What is going on with this outfit - my dad has been patiently waiting for 5 months, date keeps getting put back, not replying to emails and now the Facebook page has been taken down! ????? 
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if you can get your money back ? if you paid with paypal or credit card should be easy !!
then buy a Global Angling one
if you can get your money back ? if you paid with paypal or credit card should be easy !!
then buy a Global Angling one
Plus one for global angling
Sent an email 2/1/2023 ( Bank holiday) at approx 21.30 about width of stubs on my barrow
Got a reply 20mins later from Matthew with an explanation and what to do.
Ordered following morning and turned in a couple of days later
Had a problem with battery not fully charging and that issue was sorted out in no time
I would highly recommend
Sent an email 2/1/2023 ( Bank holiday) at approx 21.30 about width of stubs on my barrow
Got a reply 20mins later from Matthew with an explanation and what to do.
Ordered following morning and turned in a couple of days later
Had a problem with battery not fully charging and that issue was sorted out in no time
I would highly recommend
In reply to Post #1
I received my BCUK conversion a couple of weeks ago,I ordered it 6 months ago.
After speaking with them I know they've been inundated with work to the point they've had to move premises etc etc.In my honest opinion they should give people a more realistic idea of wait time before they place there orders.
I wouldn't bother emailing them I'd phone them tbh.
Don't get me wrong I get where your coming from I was fed up waiting and thats putting it mildly.on a plus note the quality is excellent,as with all these type of products I guess it's how long the motor/ components last.I'm not going to comment on that until it's had a lot of use.
I can't comment on other conversion companies as I've not owned there products.
Hopefully you get sorted one way or the other.
I received my BCUK conversion a couple of weeks ago,I ordered it 6 months ago.
After speaking with them I know they've been inundated with work to the point they've had to move premises etc etc.In my honest opinion they should give people a more realistic idea of wait time before they place there orders.
I wouldn't bother emailing them I'd phone them tbh.
Don't get me wrong I get where your coming from I was fed up waiting and thats putting it mildly.on a plus note the quality is excellent,as with all these type of products I guess it's how long the motor/ components last.I'm not going to comment on that until it's had a lot of use.
I can't comment on other conversion companies as I've not owned there products.
Hopefully you get sorted one way or the other.
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a couple of pals have had conversions last yr and been v pleased with the product.
I'm about to order this week, spoke to them a couple of times and had some good impartial advice.
a couple of pals have had conversions last yr and been v pleased with the product.
I'm about to order this week, spoke to them a couple of times and had some good impartial advice.
the 3 company's that do them all work Global Angling... Carpy Cartz ,and BCUK
BUT !! I went with the one thats got the most experience WELL OVER 10 YEARS of making conversions so that alone speaks volumes IMO
will deliver in 2 weeks sometimes faster
back up if needed instant not heard a single bad word pick the phone up and get instant help and no broken promises
GLOBAL ANGLING has to be the daddy
BUT !! I went with the one thats got the most experience WELL OVER 10 YEARS of making conversions so that alone speaks volumes IMO
will deliver in 2 weeks sometimes faster
back up if needed instant not heard a single bad word pick the phone up and get instant help and no broken promises
GLOBAL ANGLING has to be the daddy
I took my Carp Porter Big Boy down to Global Angling, and they fitted the whole thing for me whilst I was there, also sorted me out some higher handlebars,
been driving it around with zero issues, it's made life a hell of a lot easier - getting to the swim, moving or going home is no longer filled with dread :D
been driving it around with zero issues, it's made life a hell of a lot easier - getting to the swim, moving or going home is no longer filled with dread :D
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I upgraded my Carp porter myself with the Global Angling kit, unbelievably easy to do.
Had Zero issues so really nothing more to say, made my life easier that's for sure, keep a ramp in the back of my defender and wheel it straight in/out loaded and ready to go.
Top bit of kit.
Tel
👍👍
I upgraded my Carp porter myself with the Global Angling kit, unbelievably easy to do.
Had Zero issues so really nothing more to say, made my life easier that's for sure, keep a ramp in the back of my defender and wheel it straight in/out loaded and ready to go.
Top bit of kit.
Tel
👍👍
BCUK have been getting savaged on Facebook for a while. We are talking about the sort of piss poor service you'd expect from British Gas, not an angling business. I saw a few posts where I'm assuming the owner was starting to get a bit narky in replies to people's complaints. That was enough for me to decide to go elsewhere. My feeling was if they are this bad with people who are trying to buy their products can you imagine what a s@@Tshow it would be trying to get a repair or a warranty job. No thanks.
I've got my Carpy Cartz kit coming on Wednesday. They are local to me and they've answered every message I've sent them in a couple of hours if not straight away.
I've got my Carpy Cartz kit coming on Wednesday. They are local to me and they've answered every message I've sent them in a couple of hours if not straight away.
Right chaps I would like to point out one thing. I work in a medical electronics factory, we are close to another factory that make the conversions for carp porter. I can tell you for 100% fact component issues are plaguing electronics industry's across all sub types, we bill £40k for one unit we do 50 a month as they are incredibly complex machines that test blood for various things ranging from covid antibodies, cancer markers and all sorts we haven't been able to make any for 2 months despite backing onto Felixstowe docks there is a global shortage of various components i Guarentee that's what's happening.
However they should be open and honest with their customers if there are extended wait times it's only fair so a poor show in that regard
However they should be open and honest with their customers if there are extended wait times it's only fair so a poor show in that regard
In reply to Post #10
Another Brexit benefit to add to the list.
Another Brexit benefit to add to the list.
In reply to Post #11
or china covid-zero policy and lockdown, where all this stuff is made.. one or the other
or china covid-zero policy and lockdown, where all this stuff is made.. one or the other
In reply to Post #12
Don't let the facts get in the way of a good Brexit slating though..
Can't be bothered to hunt so just
Inked this one of many stories in loads of different areas
In the car industry
As anyone who has looked at buying a new car recently will know, lead times in many cases are far longer than they normally would be. Just as Covid restrictions wound down, allowing pent-up consumer demand to be unleashed, a global shortage of semiconductors - along with other supply chain issues, not least because of the war in Ukraine - throttled manufacturers' ability to build new cars.
For buyers who are in a hurry to get their hands on a car, this situation has made pre-registered and second-hand models more appealing, resulting in inflated prices across classified sites and dealer forecourts.
Best-selling cars 2023 - header image
Best-selling cars 2023: the UK's top 10 most popular models
That said, it's not impossible to buy a brand-new car, particularly if you're not too fussy about make or model and willing to wait a while for delivery.
The situation with new car lead times is fluid and some brands simply can't provide specific estimates, but we've rung round every major manufacturer to get as much information as possible. Read on to find out how long you'll wait for a new car...
New car delivery times in the UK
Here's what the top car brands told us when we quizzed them in October 2022 about the waiting time buyers can expect on their latest models...
Alpine
Alpine makes just one car - the A110. The Renault subsidiary told us that buyers of this sports car can expect to wait up to six months.
Alfa Romeo
Most of the Alfa Romeo range is currently subject to a lead time of between four and six months. Giulia buyers will have to wait between four and seven months, however, with all customers advised to consult their dealer for more information.
Audi
Audi has said its lead time situation is changing on a frequent basis, with lead times for individual models impossible to pin down. The German firm is working hard to find ways around the problem and advises customers to contact their dealer if a delayed delivery is causing issues for them.
BMW
BMW i45
BMW has an average lead time of around four months, but this varies depending on model and retailer. The four-month average takes into account a transit time of between two and eight weeks for some models. The brand also warned of exceptionally strong demand for plug-in hybrid and electric models, which means longer lead times for these in many cases.
Cupra
Cupra says that it is “working hard to find solutions to supply chain issues”, but recommends customers speak to their dealer for specific production and delivery timings.
Citroen
Citroen currently has lead times of between two and four months. Its bigger-selling electric and plug-in hybrid models - the e-C4, C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid and C5 X Plug-in Hybrid - are included and all available for delivery by the end of March 2023 if ordered now. Again, the French firm advises that customer queries should be directed to dealers.
Dacia
Dacia Jogger - full front5
Dacia says all of its models are subject to production delays, but the length will depend on the specification of each vehicle. A spokesman said customers can typically wait up to six months.
DS
With the exception of DS 9, which has lead times of up to six months, customers can expect to wait between two and four months for most other DS models. Customers are being asked to speak to their dealer for more specific information.
Fiat/Abarth
Most Fiat and Abarth models are currently on a five-month lead time for factory orders. Dealers can offer more precise information about models-specific wait times and what cars are available from new stock.
Ford
Ford told us that its wait times are varying widely at present. Buyers can expect to wait three months for an EcoSport, five months for a Puma or Focus and six months for a Kuga, S-Max or Galaxy. It's expected to take seven months for a an electric Mustang Mach-E,
Don't let the facts get in the way of a good Brexit slating though..
Can't be bothered to hunt so just
Inked this one of many stories in loads of different areas
In the car industry
As anyone who has looked at buying a new car recently will know, lead times in many cases are far longer than they normally would be. Just as Covid restrictions wound down, allowing pent-up consumer demand to be unleashed, a global shortage of semiconductors - along with other supply chain issues, not least because of the war in Ukraine - throttled manufacturers' ability to build new cars.
For buyers who are in a hurry to get their hands on a car, this situation has made pre-registered and second-hand models more appealing, resulting in inflated prices across classified sites and dealer forecourts.
Best-selling cars 2023 - header image
Best-selling cars 2023: the UK's top 10 most popular models
That said, it's not impossible to buy a brand-new car, particularly if you're not too fussy about make or model and willing to wait a while for delivery.
The situation with new car lead times is fluid and some brands simply can't provide specific estimates, but we've rung round every major manufacturer to get as much information as possible. Read on to find out how long you'll wait for a new car...
New car delivery times in the UK
Here's what the top car brands told us when we quizzed them in October 2022 about the waiting time buyers can expect on their latest models...
Alpine
Alpine makes just one car - the A110. The Renault subsidiary told us that buyers of this sports car can expect to wait up to six months.
Alfa Romeo
Most of the Alfa Romeo range is currently subject to a lead time of between four and six months. Giulia buyers will have to wait between four and seven months, however, with all customers advised to consult their dealer for more information.
Audi
Audi has said its lead time situation is changing on a frequent basis, with lead times for individual models impossible to pin down. The German firm is working hard to find ways around the problem and advises customers to contact their dealer if a delayed delivery is causing issues for them.
BMW
BMW i45
BMW has an average lead time of around four months, but this varies depending on model and retailer. The four-month average takes into account a transit time of between two and eight weeks for some models. The brand also warned of exceptionally strong demand for plug-in hybrid and electric models, which means longer lead times for these in many cases.
Cupra
Cupra says that it is “working hard to find solutions to supply chain issues”, but recommends customers speak to their dealer for specific production and delivery timings.
Citroen
Citroen currently has lead times of between two and four months. Its bigger-selling electric and plug-in hybrid models - the e-C4, C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid and C5 X Plug-in Hybrid - are included and all available for delivery by the end of March 2023 if ordered now. Again, the French firm advises that customer queries should be directed to dealers.
Dacia
Dacia Jogger - full front5
Dacia says all of its models are subject to production delays, but the length will depend on the specification of each vehicle. A spokesman said customers can typically wait up to six months.
DS
With the exception of DS 9, which has lead times of up to six months, customers can expect to wait between two and four months for most other DS models. Customers are being asked to speak to their dealer for more specific information.
Fiat/Abarth
Most Fiat and Abarth models are currently on a five-month lead time for factory orders. Dealers can offer more precise information about models-specific wait times and what cars are available from new stock.
Ford
Ford told us that its wait times are varying widely at present. Buyers can expect to wait three months for an EcoSport, five months for a Puma or Focus and six months for a Kuga, S-Max or Galaxy. It's expected to take seven months for a an electric Mustang Mach-E,
In reply to Post #13
An updated forecast
A growing number of car dealers are reporting rapidly improving new car supply as manufacturers begin to put up targets.
Car Dealer has heard from a cross section of motor trade bosses who have explained manufacturers are telling them new car production is dramatically improving – and faster than predicted.
Peter Smyth, Swansway Motor Group boss, told Car Dealer that he was ‘surprised' at the swing in new car supply he is seeing with his franchises.
Swansway operates dealerships for Audi, VW, Jaguar Land Rover, Peugeot, Seat and Honda.
He said: ‘Audi has told us that from quarter two supply will be back to normal. There is a surprising amount of stock around and a lot more than I thought there was going to be.'
He added that Land Rover supply was also improving and that Honda looked set to be getting better in the second half of the year.
‘From quarter three, most manufacturers look like they will be back to normal from what we are seeing,' he added.
Car manufacturers have been battling severe disruptions over the last two years, first with Covid hitting production and then parts supply problems.
The well documented semiconductor shortage caused major delays for car makers which they struggled to battle back from last year.
This has led to long waiting times with many new car buyers holding on for more than a year for their new car.
An updated forecast
A growing number of car dealers are reporting rapidly improving new car supply as manufacturers begin to put up targets.
Car Dealer has heard from a cross section of motor trade bosses who have explained manufacturers are telling them new car production is dramatically improving – and faster than predicted.
Peter Smyth, Swansway Motor Group boss, told Car Dealer that he was ‘surprised' at the swing in new car supply he is seeing with his franchises.
Swansway operates dealerships for Audi, VW, Jaguar Land Rover, Peugeot, Seat and Honda.
He said: ‘Audi has told us that from quarter two supply will be back to normal. There is a surprising amount of stock around and a lot more than I thought there was going to be.'
He added that Land Rover supply was also improving and that Honda looked set to be getting better in the second half of the year.
‘From quarter three, most manufacturers look like they will be back to normal from what we are seeing,' he added.
Car manufacturers have been battling severe disruptions over the last two years, first with Covid hitting production and then parts supply problems.
The well documented semiconductor shortage caused major delays for car makers which they struggled to battle back from last year.
This has led to long waiting times with many new car buyers holding on for more than a year for their new car.
In reply to Post #11
You lost.
I think Phil lives everyday in fear
You lost.
I think Phil lives everyday in fear